In the 16th century, spices were responsible for driving Europeans beyond the boundaries of their known world in search of the spice islands. Today, we take them rather for granted or overlook spice’s value. …
Archives for 2012
Harry Chapin, ‘Cats In the Cradle’ & Thoughts On Generational Parenting
Do you remember the song ‘Cats in the Cradle‘ by Harry Chapin? If you are a parent, I highly recommend it to you.
Often music opens our minds to deeper truths only felt with the heart. The words give a great perspective on parenting not easily communicated any other way!
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7 Frugal and Cool Last Minute Gifts You Can Make Yourself
I have been looking for a few last-minute hostess gifts I can make on a shoestring budget.
Shoving a few bills in a card might seem like the best you can do when you’re short on time, but you can gift better than that! Here are some last-minute ideas that are perfect for the Secret Santa you forgot you signed up for or the hostess gift you really should’ve thought about a week ago.
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Simply Classic & Timeless Natural Holiday Decorations
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Even if we only place out a few holiday decorations at Christmas, it is interesting to see what others are doing.
Here are some simple, inexpensive natural holiday decorations I found quite lovely for the homemaker adorning her home….
Television: Stunting the Development of Our Children’s Brains
Updated 3/2019. (Image Source – Creative Commons)
I remember years ago getting up from watching television thinking those are hours I would never get back, but it’s really much worse than I thought. You may be outraged at the information that has been down-played or hidden from us for decades.
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What Do We Do With Those Unattainable Expectations At Christmastime?
Christmas is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year.
But sadly, the Christmas season comes with unrealistic expectations of endless bliss which are fed to us by retailers and the media.
Is it that we envision lovely and abundant decorations to put up in a magazine-worthy home, cheerful family members and guests gathered around a crystal and china-bedecked table laden with gourmet foods, and a roaring fire on the grate with the perfectly groomed hound asleep beside it?
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